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Ramandolo

Ramandolo is a sweet wine made solely from Verduzzo Friulano, also recognized in a Riserva style.

Denomination
DOCG
Grape base
Verduzzo Friulano only
Region
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Color
Golden yellow
Production area
Defined area within Nimis and Tarcento

Ramandolo and Riserva

Ramandolo

Earliest release
November of the year after the harvest

Ramandolo Riserva

Earliest release
December 1 from the third year after the harvest

Sweetness with a tannic edge

A golden sweet white wine from the hills of Nimis and Tarcento.

The defined Ramandolo area lies on high and medium hills near Monte Bernadia. Steep slopes and terraces shape the vineyards. Verduzzo Friulano gives the wine its distinctive combination of sweetness and tannic texture, which the specification describes as more or less pronounced.

Harvest and grape drying

The specification’s account of the area describes late harvesting, often with some drying on the vine. The production rules permit grape drying on the vine or in suitable rooms, including climate-controlled rooms or forced ventilation. They also allow wooden barrels for vinification and maturation. These are permitted practices, not a promise that every bottle follows the same process.

At the table

Ramandolo is sweet, with a texture that can be tannic. Try a glass alongside our Cjarsons recipe, whose filling combines raisins and cinnamon.

Buying Ramandolo

Choose between Ramandolo DOCG and Ramandolo Riserva DOCG, and check the vintage on the label. The production year is required on bottles sold under the denomination. Compare the same vintage and style when choosing between producers.

Questions worth asking

Which grape makes Ramandolo?

The specification requires Verduzzo Friulano only, locally called Verduzzo giallo.

Is Ramandolo a dry wine?

The specification describes it as sweet; its texture can be more or less tannic.

Does the denomination include a Riserva?

Yes. The specification recognizes Ramandolo and Ramandolo Riserva.

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